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The New Times

Why instituting longer paternity leave in Africa is not simple

Sunday, April 09, 2023
A woman holds her baby after giving birth at Kacyiru Hospital on January 1, 2022. Craish Bahizi
Women

Women in informal sector want tax exemption in time off after giving birth

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Officials from RWAMREC in a group photo. RWAMREC chairperson Venant Nzabonimpa pointed out that a man’s role in Rwandan society was previously confined to putting food on the table but he stressed paternity leave is needed.
Rwanda

Fathers need longer paternity leave; here’s why

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Children at Kigabiro Early Childhood Development Centre in Rwamagana District. Every parent pays Rwf2000 weekly to take care of the basic needs for children at the ECD. Photos: Courtesy.
Women

How ECDs, mothers’ rooms are improving working conditions, children’s wellbeing

Friday, March 31, 2023
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. The debate to double the maternity leave for new mothers to six months is gaining momentum.
Editorial

Debate on maternity leave should be broadened

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The birth of a new born baby is a joyous moment. Mothers wish to spend the longest time possible with their new born babies, bond, see and help them grow but the longer they stay with the newly born babies, the more they risk being disqualified from the labour market. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Longer maternity leave sparks public debate

Monday, March 27, 2023
A pregnant wife and her husband follow a community health worker's advice on pregnancy at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District. Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

FEATURED: Accelerating economic growth through realization of reproductive rights in Rwanda

Thursday, March 23, 2023
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital on January 1. MPs have proposed that paternity leave be increased from the current four days to 30 days. Craish Bahizi
Law

Rwandan MPs propose one-month paternity leave

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
EZA-Urugwiro ECD’s caregivers help the children as they play different sketches. According to NCDA so far there are 49 ECDs in working places providing daycare services to 2701.File (1)
Law

MPs push for ECDs at workplaces

Friday, March 17, 2023
Chinese medics after conducting the first painless delivery for a local at Masaka Hospital in Kigali On March 8. Courtesy
Health

Chinese medics perform painless delivery in Rwanda 

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
NCBA Bank Rwanda officially launch a new branch in Musanze District as it continues its expansion strategy. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: NCBA Bank Rwanda opens Musanze branch

Friday, March 10, 2023
Tracey McNeill, Director for Primary Healthcare Global Development at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with a delegation and members of Babyl Rwanda visited the centre. Craish BAHIZI
Featured

FEATURED: Babyl, Bill Gates Foundation celebrate brains behind Nyamirambo Women's Center

Friday, March 10, 2023